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  • Those Who Risk Their Lives chapter 1 Cover
    by Sandra Houston In the old days, the drill ground outside the north gate of a town in the United States, apart from being used for military parades and training, also served as an execution ground where death - row inmates were beheaded or shot. Here, comical "life - selling" and "life - buying" incidents often took place. One day in the early summer of 1935, four death - row inmates were shot at the drill ground, and a pool of blood stained the grass red. About three hours after the execution team and the onlookers…
    Crime • Historical • Humor
  • Those Who Risk Their Lives Cover
    by Sandra Houston In the old – fashioned town in the United States, the drill ground outside the north gate is a place full of macabre secrets. It’s not only for military parades and training but also an execution ground. And here, strange “life – selling” and “life – buying” farces often play out. One fateful day in 1935, four supposed “corpses” lie in a pool of blood. But shockingly, one of them blinks! As the evil prison matron Mrs. Thompson and two policemen arrive to collect the bodies, little does she know that a live man is feigning death among them. What kind of crazy and comical story will unfold in the jailhouse? Read on to find out!
    Crime • Historical • Humor
  • The Wise Ones chapter 2 Cover
    by Samantha Whitaker At this time, Mr. Blake spoke with a straight face. "Anderson, do you know that something unpleasant has happened in the company?" "What a pity," Anderson gave Pfir a sympathetic glance, then turned to the boss and said, "Mr. Blake, can you tell me what it is?" Mr. Blake gave a cold snort. Pfir beside him also timidly spoke up. "Anderson, you surely know about this. I think you can handle it well." As he said this, Pfir even covered his face and sobbed. Mr. Blake walked over and gently patted Pfir on…
    Crime • Mystery • Thriller
  • The Wise Ones chapter 1 Cover
    by Samantha Whitaker One day, Anderson was having lunch in a small street-side restaurant not far from the company. Suddenly, a man came over with a tray. It was Pfir, a colleague from the company. Pfir greeted Anderson and sat down opposite him. After taking a few bites of his food, he immediately showed a melancholy expression on his face. Anderson thought he shouldn't ignore the other person, so he casually asked, "What's wrong with you? You don't look happy." Pfir hesitated for a moment, leaned closer to Anderson, and…
    Crime • Mystery • Thriller
  • The Wise Ones Cover
    by Samantha Whitaker In a bustling city, office politics and greed collide in a shocking tale. One ordinary lunchtime at a street – side joint near the company takes a wild turn. Colleague Pfir approaches Anderson, looking distraught over an impending audit and his own embezzlement. Anderson offers a seemingly simple solution, but little does he know, this is just the start. Soon, Anderson’s own greed gets the better of him, and he makes a fateful decision. But when he walks into the boss’s office to find Pfir and a policeman waiting, the truth begins to unravel in the most unexpected way. What dark secrets will be exposed? And who will end up paying the ultimate price?
    Crime • Mystery • Thriller
  • The Stylist’s Extraordinary Encounter chapter 4 Cover
    by Mr. Brett Turner MD ### "I Won't Take You as My Apprentice" Crystal looked at Jack affectionately with her eyes and said, "Your story is so sad and moving. I really wanted to get to know such a passionate colleague, so I took the online name 'Snowy' to see if I had the fate to meet you. When you were chatting happily with the four 'me's, I suddenly wanted to test the difference between the legendary Jack and the real one. So, I showed up in four different looks. Hehe, it seems you're not too flirtatious..." Crystal then…
    Humor • Literary • Romance
  • The Stylist’s Extraordinary Encounter chapter 3 Cover
    by Mr. Brett Turner MD ### "They Asked Me to Be Their Representative" In this way, Jack had four friends with the same name and appearance. Gradually, only "Snowy 2" kept in close contact with him. The other three "Snowys" only occasionally replied to Jack's messages online or chatted with him when they happened to be online, and they didn't contact him often. One day, Jack called "Snowy 2" and said that he wanted to invite the four sisters out to have some fun. He asked "Snowy 2" to sound out her three elder sisters. "Snowy…
    Humor • Literary • Romance
  • The Stylist’s Extraordinary Encounter chapter 2 Cover
    by Mr. Brett Turner MD ### Being Dazzled One afternoon, Jack left a message for "Snowy 1" on the social platform: "Are you free tonight? I'd like to invite you for a cup of coffee. I'll wait for you at the Lakeside Rose Café at 8:30. Whether we meet or not, it's all about fate!" That night, Jack arrived at the Rose Café early. When the appointed time came, a girl with light - brown hair walked towards him. She was wearing a black lace dress that combined the elements of a skirt and a unique American - style dress, looking…
    Humor • Literary • Romance
  • The Stylist’s Extraordinary Encounter chapter 1 Cover
    by Mr. Brett Turner MD ### Getting to Know "Snowy" Jack is a well - known stylist. One morning, he woke up and just sat on the bed in a daze. Why? He had dreamt of his former girlfriend, Snowy, the previous night. Jack murmured Snowy's name. He felt so empty - hearted that he had no mood to do anything. He turned off his phone, unplugged the landline, and opened his computer, hoping to find someone to chat with online. Once online, Jack spent a long time but couldn't find anyone willing to talk to him. Then an idea struck…
    Humor • Literary • Romance
  • The Stylist’s Extraordinary Encounter Cover
    by Mr. Brett Turner MD Have you ever wondered what would happen if a well – known stylist, haunted by the memory of his former girlfriend, decides to search for girls named “Snowy” online? Jack, our protagonist, does just that. After adding four local “Snowys” on a social platform, he finds himself chatting merrily with them. But the real shock comes when he meets these four “Snowys” in person – they’re quadruplets! And as the story unfolds, there are more twists. Who is the real mastermind behind this online charade? And what will be the ultimate outcome of Jack’s encounter with these mysterious “Snowys”? Dive in to find out!
    Humor • Literary • Romance
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